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My Son's Tantrums Leave Me Exhausted!

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jul 4th 2011

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Parents Quit Smoking (For Awhile) When Kids Have Surgery

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 1st 2011

Kicking the habit is hard, even when you're doing it for kids. Credit:Noel Celis, Getty Images Parents who smoke are more likely to quit if their child goes through surgery, a study shows. They worry about the effect secondhand smoke ...Kicking the habit is hard, even when you're doing it for kids.
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Surviving a Family Road Trip: Top 5 Tips

by Amy Hatch, Posted Jul 1st 2011

Walley World! Credit: Noel Hendrickson, Getty Images Planning for a family road trip can feel like planning for a major military operation -- all that laundry and packing, plus all those lists and tasks, can make you long for a ...We asked parents and experts for their top tips for surviving a family road trip, and with their help you really can make getting there half the fun.
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Where's Waldo Website

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jun 30th 2011

Where's Waldo has a website. Credit: whereswaldo.com
Remember the "Where's Waldo" books, where you had to spot the bespectacled fellow amid a busy, colorful scene?
Well, the red and white-capped dude is back, this time with a ...Waldo is taking his hiding game online with a new website.
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Candy May Not Make You All That Fat, Study Says

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 30th 2011

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Candy makes kids fat, right?
Ha! Wrong, Captain Tofu! Revenge could be sweet for the candy crowd. The Vancouver Sun reports a new study finds kids who eat candy weigh less and are less likely be overweight ...Study funded by candy makers says candy's not that bad for you.
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July 4th Crafts for Kids: Tie-Dye T-Shirts and Pinwheels

by the editors at ParentDish, Posted Jun 30th 2011

A little red, white and blue style, and you're all set for a festive July 4. Credit: Gina Provenzano Make Independence Day festivities even more of a blast with DIY patriotic paper pinwheels and tie-dye T-shirts. Summer ...Kids can show their own independence making unique crafts.
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Study Attempts Accurate Portrait of Spanking

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 29th 2011

70 percent of college-educated women spank their kids while 90 percent of all parents believe in the practice. Credit: Getty Images
Sometimes you have to smack a kid.
Sure, some liberal hippie parents pitch a fit whenever a kid is ...Real-world incidents of corporal punishment discreetly recorded.
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How to Limit What Kids Watch on TV

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Jun 29th 2011

Limit the amount of time your child spends in front of screen with the help of these tips! Credit: Getty Images
Between the computer, the TV, the DS, and the Wii, a lot of screens are vying for your kids' attention. Parents try lots ...Raising kids with an understanding of healthy screen limits and the ability to self-regulate takes a little work.
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